Seymour Duncan ST-Style Hot Rails Set Black
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Seymour Duncan
ST-Style Hot Rails Set Black
Product Info
Article Number:
378770
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
ST-Style Hot Rails Set Black
Category:
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Hot Rails are a fantastic upgrade for Strat players craving more bite and aggression. They’ll give you serious rock and metal tones while retaining a familiar single-coil aesthetic. Ideal for players who want a hotter, more modern sound without completely abandoning the Strat vibe.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan ST-Style Hot Rails Set Black
- Pickup Set
- For ST-Style guitars
- 2 x SHR-1N for neck and middle position
- SSHR-1B for bridge position
- High-output humbucker in single coil format
- Ceramic rod magnets
- DC resistance: 10.9 kOhm at the neck and middle pickup and 16.6 kOhm at the bridge pickup
- Resonance frequency: 4.80 kHz at the neck and middle pickup and 3.50 kHz at the bridge pickup
- Four-wire
- shielded connection cables
- Waxed
- Colour: Black
- Includes complete mounting hardware
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ceramic magnets deliver a tight, aggressive high-output tone.
- • Four-wire configuration enables true coil splitting for versatile sounds.
- • Waxed construction minimizes microphonic squeals and feedback.
- • SHR-1B bridge pickup provides a hotter, more focused sound than the neck/middle.
CONS
- • High output can be overwhelming for clean, glassy Strat tones.
- • The ceramic magnet sound might not appeal to those seeking vintage warmth.
- • Bridge pickup’s higher DC resistance can create an imbalance with the neck/middle.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Neck, Middle, Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic Rod
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
10.9 kOhm (Neck/Middle), 16.6 kOhm (Bridge)
Mounting
Complete hardware included for ST-style guitars
Coil Split
Yes, true coil splitting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, yes, but check your guitar's pickup routing depth; the Hot Rails are slightly taller than standard single-coil pickups.
The coil-split tones are more compressed and have a distinct 'raspy' character – they won't perfectly replicate vintage single coils, but offer a unique, punchy alternative.
They’re great if you want more drive and sustain, but be aware they’ll darken the tone slightly; consider if you prefer a more authentic vintage Strat sound first.
